HCR1013 HFLR Page 1 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - FLOOR VERSION STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1013 By: Olsen of the House and Jett of the Senate AS INTRODUCED A Concurrent Resolution proclaimin g Christ is King; recognizing the spiritual heritage of Oklahoma; and directing distribution. WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma has a rich history rooted in faith, resilience, and a commitment to values that uplift its people; and WHEREAS, the acknowledgment of spiritual heritage has long been a cornerstone of the cultural identity of Oklahomans, reflecting the beliefs and convictions of many of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the phrase "Christ the King" represents a declaration of faith for millions o f Oklahomans and Christians worldwide, symbolizing the sovereignty of Jesus Christ as a source of hope, unity, and moral guidance; and HCR1013 HFLR Page 2 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 WHEREAS, the Oklahoma State Legislature seeks to affirm the freedom of its citizens to express their deeply held beliefs, including freedom of speech without fear of punishment or retribution, recognizing the importance of religious liberty as enshrined in both the United States Constitution and the Oklahoma Constitution; and WHEREAS, this proclamation serves as an expressio n of gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon the State of Oklahoma and as a recognition of the enduring influence of Christian faith in the lives of its people. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN: THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature hereby proclaims "Christ is King", recognizing the spiritual significance of this declaration to many of its citizens and honoring the role of faith in the history and culture of Oklahoma. THAT the Oklahoma State Legislature expresses that this resolution is not intended to establish any religion or infringe upon the rights of any individual, but rather to celebrate the voluntary expression of belief that has shaped co mmunities across the state. THAT copies of this resolution be distributed to the Governor of Oklahoma and the President Pro Tempore of the Oklahoma State Senate, HCR1013 HFLR Page 3 BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 and be made available to the public as a testament to this proclamation. DIRECT TO CALENDAR.